Do my guests need to install an app?

Zero. Everything works in the phone browser. Scan the QR code, type your name, start shooting. Even your 70-year-old aunt can do it.

How do I download the photos after the event?

One click. When the event ends, you get a link to download all photos in high quality. No more chasing guests for their pictures.

What if the venue Wi-Fi is slow or goes down?

Mevli saves photos on the guest's phone and uploads them automatically once the signal stabilizes. Zero photos lost, even with spotty internet.

Who can see the photos from my event?

Only guests who joined the event (and you, the host). Photos are never public, and location data is automatically removed from every image.

How do missions and the leaderboard work?

Each event type comes with pre-made missions — like "photograph the couple without them noticing" — and you can create your own. Completed missions earn XP, and the live leaderboard shows who's shooting the most. At the end, you can award the winners.

How much does it cost? Is it a subscription?

One price per event, no subscription. Start free with up to 10 guests, or choose Pocket Party ($9.90, up to 30 guests) and Grand Events ($19.90, everything unlimited).

What if someone uploads an inappropriate photo?

You can remove any photo with one tap and ban the guest instantly. You're always in control.

How long does it take to get a duplicate marriage certificate?

In-person requests at the original registry office are usually ready the same day or within a few business days. Online requests (searching another office's records) take longer — usually a few days to a few weeks, depending on the system used.

Does a marriage certificate expire?

As a document, it doesn't expire. But some institutions (banks, consulates, specific legal processes) require a certificate issued no more than 90 days ago — so always confirm the validity window required before using an older copy.

Marriage Certificate in Brazil: First and Duplicate Copy

Equipe MevliPublished on 2026-07-17

A marriage certificate is the official document that proves the union under Brazilian law — used to change your surname, update official documents, or file inheritance or pension claims, among other things. The first copy is issued automatically right after the ceremony; a duplicate can be requested at any time, in person or online.

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What is a marriage certificate for?

It's the official record that formalizes a civil marriage, issued by the civil registry office where the ceremony took place. It's used to prove marital status, update documents with a new surname (when applicable), file health plan or pension dependent claims, handle inheritance processes, and other situations that require official proof of the union.

How do you get the first copy of the certificate?

The first copy is issued automatically by the registry office right after the civil ceremony — there's no separate request needed. It already includes all the couple's and witnesses' details, plus the chosen property regime.

How do you request a duplicate (lost it or need an extra copy)?

To request a duplicate, you need to go to the registry office where the marriage was registered (or request it online, if available) and provide the marriage details: both spouses' full names, the ceremony date, and, if known, the book and page number of the registration. There's a fee per copy, which varies by office and state.

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Can you get the certificate online?

Yes. Digital civil registry platforms let you request a duplicate certificate from any registry office in Brazil without going in person — the document is delivered on secure paper by mail, with the same legal validity as one issued in person.

What if you got married in a different city or registry office?

If you're not sure exactly which office registered the marriage, national civil registry search systems can help locate the record using the couple's basic details — useful for anyone who's moved cities or lost track of the original registry office.